A $5,000 reward was originally offered by the U.S. Marshals’ Violent Fugitive Task Force, but State’s Attorney Pat Griffin has asked on behalf of the Police Department for Gov. Dannel Malloy to approve $25,000 more. That request was granted, bringing the total reward to $30,000.

Poole is considered armed and dangerous, and the public must not approach him, the police said.

Anyone who witnessed either crime or who may have information valuable to investigators is urged to phone police at 203-946-6316 or Text-A-Tip. Text “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES) Calls may be made anonymously.